CAD Designer/ Drafter

Overview – Role

The CAD Designer/Drafter will be responsible for performing professional-level CAD services such as drafting of drawings in AutoCAD and amending Revit models, assessing and augmenting drawing sets against basic building code requirements, and other life safety design aspects in conjunction with the Fire and Building Safety teams working on projects. This role will be responsible for supporting projects across the Middle East.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team.A verifiable and demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology & practices would be the key requirement for this role.

This role offers you opportunities for hybrid / remote work where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level CAD engineering services such as augmenting drawing sets in AutoCAD and furnishing Revit models with life safety (and security) design information under the direction of an experienced consultant.
• Conduct assigned work such as assessing features of the design within presented drawings for key requirements such as means of egress provisions, occupant load calculations, identifying resistance rating provisions for various enclosures and spaces as well as creating drawing products in different formats and similar engineering tasks as needed.
• Assist in creating, implementing changes and augmenting various types of schematics and production level outputs including three-dimensional CAD models for wide-ranging engineering fields including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and/or venting systems under guidance and supervision of lead consultants and designers.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders for a range of projects with which CAD Drafting resources are required.
• Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and technicians and will prepare multiple versions for review by both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, drawings, or regulations under direction from the lead engineers and consultants for both life safety and security design.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable academic organization or higher in an engineering field (or an appropriate design specific bachelor’s degree) with at least 3 years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience using AutoCAD and BIM platforms.
• Be able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations, procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and other stakeholders when prompted by the internal team.
• Has the ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoying professional challenges and desire to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes.
• Being a responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Possess intermediate to high-level personal computer skills, including electronic mail, using software to file communication, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Able to handle a workload with multiple projects simultaneously.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

 

• You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
• There is continued support from the leadership team with a flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities.
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

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